3.2

Fred Stemple

Biology - Tidewater Community College

3.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

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What Students Say

This professor is very unclear about expectations and course outline

BIO100 - 2.0 rating

NOTES ARE NOT CLEAR AT ALL

BIO100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

60%

Textbook Required

95%

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Predicted Grade

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A+: 3
A: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
B+: 1
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Reviews (87)
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Jan 4, 2004

A little overwhelming at first... if you study your notes word for word you'll do just fine. One of the best teachers i've had so far! And what a hottie too!

5.0
4.0
BIO102
Mar 30, 2004

This guy is the "HOT" poster boy for Biology. I took his condensed class in the summer and he leaves nothing out. Study hard if you want to pass. But he is so cute.

3.0
3.0
BIO101
Jul 12, 2004

No Comments

2.0
5.0
BIO101
Nov 2, 2004

more than half of my class droped him, he is horrible, only a true biology lover can like him, he is among the top 3 worst bio teachers, if you have to take this class then take sugermeyer, she is so great i loved her, she is the most requested and fills up quick

3.0
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BIO101
Dec 2, 2004

I thought it was a really hard class. All we did was write notes all class period and he's obsessed with the chemistry part of biology. Maybe if you study you'll do well, not a bad teacher but hard.

2.0
5.0
BIO101
Jan 9, 2005

he makes it way too hard, sugermeyer is the best.more than half of the class dropped. he gets off the subject but doesnt tell you so you start to write what he says then he says oh but that doesnt matter, nothing he talked about was on the test, run far far away, he is one of the top worst

4.0
5.0
BIO102
Jan 13, 2005

i took this class over 7years ago and he is just as hot in my mind then and i m sure he is now nothing hotter than a man who knows he is hot!

4.0
4.0
BIO102
Apr 28, 2005

I would only recomend this class for people who really enjoy and understand biology. He moves quickly, and doesn't leave one thing out. His test are all fill in the blank and essay, but if you pay attention and really study your notes you'll be OK. Only take him if you're a science, or bio major!!!

3.0
4.0
BIO102
May 10, 2005

Extremely difficult tests and lab quizzes.Each one is formatted differently, tends to test on MINUTE details & has 3 or 4 essay questions.No hints on what to study.Holds class over at least 10 minutes every session because he goes off on irrelevant tangents & has to finish his lecture.Keeps tests.

3.0
4.0
102
May 22, 2005

he is cute, but i guess that doesn't matter his test are so hard you wouldn't know where to start to study for. becuase he give so much not. the tests are filling the blank and essays. really have to study your notes.

1.0
5.0
BIO102
May 31, 2005

Had to drop his class because he was so hard and proud. THinks he is hot stuff but really is not. My friend told me that dropping him was the smartest thing because he had them do three tests in one week because he had procrastinated. Terrible/stay away!!!!!!!!!

3.0
4.0
BIO100
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 7, 2005

He's difficult. He often goes off on tangents and runs out of time - finally started to give handouts to cover all the info. He knows his microbiology, so if you're into that- take him, or else stay away.

3.0
3.0
BIO101102
Jul 22, 2005

Mr. Stemple means well, but somehow comes up short. His lectures are boring, and much of the subject matter seems listed rather than explained. Often times, he won't respond to questions. Labs are unprepared, and overall not that interesting. You must purchase latex gloves for dissection. Tests are based on minute details, and hard fillin the blank

1.0
5.0
BIOLECTURE
Nov 3, 2005

oh gosh his class is so boring and his tests are so so hard! he just talk talk talk! i don't recommend him. take ms. pilch or sugermeyer.

5.0
3.0
BIO101AND102
Nov 15, 2005

He is a great teacher. He goes above and beyond what he is supposed to teach. This will help though, if you understand the little details, you will definetly understand the broad ones. His tests are mult. choice, fill in the blank, & essay. He tells you what the essay is on. The fill in the blank are defn.terms, very easy. Dont take him if ur dumb.

5.0
1.0
BIO278BIO101
Nov 23, 2005

He is very cute!!And is a very good teacher who explans Biology very well!!!

4.0
2.0
BIO101
Jan 10, 2006

good teacher, goes quite in depth, likes to draw lots of diagrams, can get boring due to lenghty explanations, don't miss class if possible he covers alot of info each class

2.0
5.0
BIO102
May 5, 2006

He may be a nice person but he is the worst teacher. His class is very unorganized and we didn't even have our first test until after the drop date. Our class was behind all the other Biology 102 classes because he missed two days and talked about boring stuff that wasn't even on the test. Don't take this teacher and he is so not hot.

2.0
5.0
BIO102
May 24, 2006

No Comments

2.0
4.0
BIO102
May 25, 2006

He was very nice and fun to chat with, but very disorganized and very boring classes with the monotonous voice.

3.0
5.0
BIO101
Oct 2, 2006

He is a nice guy however his teaching style is lacking. He is very hard to follow- he will discuss experiments at the beginning of class and then lecture for an hour- then he will expect us to remember all the info from the beginning! everyone is so bored and confused! The experiements are disorganized and thoroughly frustrating.

2.0
5.0
BIO102
Nov 9, 2006

very hard teacher. He really care if u pass or not.

3.0
5.0
BIO101
Nov 16, 2006

could be more helpful and willing to answer questions better wants you to pass but doesn't do much to help

2.0
4.0
BIO102L
Dec 7, 2006

Stemple is one of the worst teachers i've had. I took him for BIO 102 lab and am struggling even though I have an A in my lecture class with ms. wrenn. Lab practical exams are wayy to indepth with mostly short answer / fill in the blank. I highly reccomend taking wrenn for lab and lecture, she is a great teacher.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Dec 13, 2006

He gives you all the notes and tests are based on his notes. Super easy if you come to class.

3.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 13, 2006

mr stemple knows his stuff, however his teaching method is a bit confusing and there are way too many notes to grasp complete understanding of. i found some of the tests to ask some obscure questions, so you have to make sure you FULLY understand the material. but, mr stemple is available to help anytime. nice guy, just a little confusing.

3.0
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BIO102
May 11, 2007

as previously posted, stemple's a nice guy but somehow always manages to come up short, whether it be in-depth notes in lab or ridiculous questions on the finals. the quizzes are somewhat easy if you participate and study for lab, however, you must work to earn your grade. he does know his stuff, and will tell some of the corniest jokes you've hear

2.0
5.0
BIO100
May 11, 2007

Took online. Too much information covered in test, and questions too random and obscure. Told final would be only on past exams, but some of the questions I'd never seen before. Never answered emails. Couldn't understand notes.

4.0
4.0
BIO101
May 22, 2007

He's a great guy. Available to help, and explains things well. His tests are based solely on the notes, but he does use some diagrams out of the book. I had no problem keeping up with him, as did previous raters. My lecture grade was based only on 5 test scores, so be sure to bring your A game on test days.

3.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 29, 2007

He's teaching method is not that good. He lectures a lot. Tells random and weird jokes. He knows his material though.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Nov 13, 2007

Great teacher! i had him for bio 101 and 102! he knows his stuff. he writes all notes on board, which is helpful! tests are hard but he gives you all the material so its your respondibility to study. ALWAYS willing to help! i would take him again!

4.0
1.0
BIO101
Mar 1, 2008

not a hard class just study the notes he give you and you will pass the class.

4.0
5.0
BIO101
Apr 9, 2008

This guy speaks so technical. You can get lost pretty fast when you hear nuerons and protons, cycles and lipids a whole bunch of times. Not very easy. His board notes are so scattered. Test a pretty tough, multiple choice, fill in the blanks and diagrams. He could of made it easier to understand.Not recommended !!

2.0
5.0
BIO100
Apr 23, 2008

Took this professor online, it was the worst experience I ever had. Tests and quizez are obscure. Some questions I haven't seen before. This class has affected my GPA.

4.0
2.0
BIO100
May 3, 2008

This guy is pretty awesome professor. He really does his best. He never fails anybody. You just have to try hard on his class. He always gives extra credit towards the test and every quizes. I though I was going to fail the class because I took the online & my average was an F but after the final exam I came out with a C+ average. Its passing right

4.0
2.0
BIO101
Jun 13, 2008

Decent teacher who tries to make analogies to connect the course content to everyday life. Took the 5 week summer course. Tough but important to stay on top of studying every day because there is a test every week. Has tangents but it helps you understand the material. Study. Go to class. Do the lab yourself so you remember it for the practical

2.0
4.0
BIO102
Jun 23, 2008

The only thing that made me want to attend the class was his appearance! He wasn't clear on what was going to be on exams, his notes were all over the place and he was ALWAYS late for class. Classes started at least 10 minutes late and he would keep up late. We skipped chapters because he got so behind. He really wasn't a good teacher at all.

2.0
4.0
BIO102
Jul 16, 2008

DON'T TAKE THIS TEACHER. HE IS UNCLEAR ABOUT EVERYTHING HE TALKS ABOUT EVEN WHEN HE TELLS US ABOUT HIS OWN STORIES. TESTS ARENT HORRIBLE BUT HE DOESNT TELL YOU WHAT WILL BE ON THEM. ITS JUST HARD TO LEARN IN THIS CLASS, HE'S NOT A GOOD TEACHER. TAKE SOMEONE ELSE!

3.0
2.0
BIO101
Sep 9, 2008

I took the dynamic summer session BIO 101 and 102. BIO 101 wasn't bad because it was like high school biology, but moving into BIO 102, you just get tired of hearing him. He starts to get repetitive in notes and I didn't really use the book at all. His tests were decent if you studied. Always late for class and keeps class over if he doesn't finish

3.0
4.0
BIO100
Nov 4, 2008

This is a great class for online if you only if you have really good self disipline... there is no discussion board, no posting required, it is simply read te chapters, take the notes and do the quizzes... the quizzes and test are a bit difficult you need to definately study for them... other then that it is a good class to take

3.0
3.0
BIO101
Nov 12, 2008

Took him for lab, but it felt like a lecture, which wasn't a bad thing, just made the lab longer. His quizzes are not hard, and he usually goes over all the answers in the first 15 mintues of lab, you just have to pay attention and listen. Good lookin guy too, would defenitley recommend him for lab.

3.0
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BIO102
Nov 21, 2008

he could be a great teacher if he stuck more to the point. he seems to ramble quite a bit. the first test is pretty easy then it gets harder and harder bc the questions are so random. so much unnecessary information!

4.0
1.0
BIO102
Dec 17, 2008

I loved Mr. Stemple and I would definitely recommend him! I can't believe people are even saying his class is hard! He gives you all the notes and eveything that is on the tests is in those notes. You don't even need to get a book for his class. I definitely recommend him, not to mention he's not bad to look...

1.0
4.0
BIO100
Dec 17, 2008

HE DOESN'T EVEN TEACH, HE IS ALWAYS LATE, NEVER HAS OFFICE HOURS, NEVER RETURNS EMAIL YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO TEACH YOURSELF B/C HE GIVES TERRIBLE NOTES AND DOES EXPLAIN ANYTHING WELL

4.0
3.0
BIO102
Dec 19, 2008

He could be a decent teacher if Biology was your strength; nice guy, honestly wanted students to do well, but he rambled alot during class and could be very scatterbrained.

4.0
3.0
BIO102
Dec 21, 2008

good teacher overall. if you love bio hes the teacher for you. but if its not your topic of interest take someone else. he describes things in detail as if you are following and understand what he means. he has good intentions but hes sometimes hard to follow. really knows what hes talking about though

3.0
3.0
BIO102
Mar 4, 2009

He's a really nice guy and very passionate about what he teaches. You only need to be there for the quizzes every week but he drops the lowest at the end of the semester. He's good about explaining things but not as helpful when you need afterclass help.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Apr 6, 2009

Took him for both 101 and 102 plus 102 lab. Great teacher,biology is not easy and neither are his test, but he gives you more than enough notes to succeed, provied you study them. Because of his clas, I know biology is what I want to do with my life.

3.0
4.0
BIO101
May 4, 2009

Ok here's the truth. Overall Stemples a good teacher but he seems to be nervous and jittery. Always walks in 5 min late, rambles and draws mad diagrams in his notes (should be teaching ART!) Tests arent the hardest but you gotta STUDY! You can tell he knows the subject but he doesnt come across with good dialect and sucks at answering questions.

5.0
1.0
BIO102
May 9, 2009

Mr. Stemple is the best professor I have had.He is a very intelligent person and very knowledgable in his subject. He is very helpful and always available during his office hours. He gives very good and helpful notes, so that students don't have to read the textbook a lot.With his powerpoint slides, videos and diagrams that he draws on the board, m

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Nov 3, 2009

Took him for lecture. He is a pretty great teacher. He applies BIO to every day life and also gives clear examples of its application in every day instances. Ateendance not mandatory, tests not hard. Always willing to stay after class to talk/help. Very approachable and doesn't ever get mad. I was afraid at first, but he makes BIO enjoyable.

3.0
2.0
BIO102
Nov 3, 2009

Easy teach, just go to class and take the notes. Tests can be hard, but I didn't think so. He's a nice guy, I always screwed around in class and never paid attention, but I still got a B. Took advantage of his niceness, made me feel sorta bad. Just study for the tests and you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
BIO102
Nov 6, 2009

Good teacher.. I would definitely recommend him. You have to keep up with the class and do your work but as long as you do you should get a good grade. He loves what he does and it shows. You can learn a lot from him if you try.

4.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 3, 2009

He definitely loves what he does and it shows. He applies biology to life, which is good. My only issue is that his lecture was quite far behind the lab schedule, which gave me difficulties in my lab. His tests are challenging, but not terrible. He gives some extra credit.

3.0
4.0
BIO101
Dec 21, 2009

He is very nice, but I would not recommend taking him, his tests are very large and he does not believe in study guides, so there are 3-4 chapters of stuff to study for on each test, way too much to study for, I study for a week and still failed. He does give some extra credit, but it is not enough to make a difference.

4.0
3.0
BIO101
Jan 29, 2010

funny

1.0
5.0
BIO101
Apr 14, 2010

I advice not taking him, because he never on topic when he teaches. his test are long and hard. his test doesn't go along with what he talks about in class. if you value your grade run away from him....

3.0
3.0
BIO101
Apr 22, 2010

He's ok. Kinda all over the place but his exams are exactly like the notes. You dont really need the book. As long as you take good notes you'll be fine

4.0
3.0
BIO101
May 10, 2010

He's not that bad. I wouldn't pick him as a first choice, more of like a last resort if you didn't get a teacher that you wanted. If you pay attention, take notes, and flip through the chapters that he's covering then you should be fine for the tests. He knows what he's doing most of the time.

2.0
4.0
BIO100
May 11, 2010

This professor is very unclear about expectations and course outline. I took his class online it would NOT recommend to anyone else to take this class!

2.0
4.0
BIO102
Aug 17, 2010

Definitely knows alot about biology but tends to not be on topic about anything. Rambles alot. I didn't feel like i was learning what was on the tests.

3.0
3.0
BIO102
Dec 2, 2010

HE IS A GOOD TRACHER, HE GIVES HANDOUTS FOR THE POWERPOINTS.IF YOU STUDY THE HANDOUTS YOU WILL DO FINE. ONLY 4 TEST AND 1 RESEACH PAPER. ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY.

5.0
2.0
BIO102
Dec 11, 2010

I had him for BIO 101 & 102 and got an a both times. He's a fair teacher and sticks to his outlines. I thought the class was easy, I never even used my book. This professor is easy on the eyes AND an easy "A"

3.0
2.0
BIO101
Apr 23, 2011

He is a good lab teacher I have never had him for a lecture teacher. His 101 bio lab was really easy, the 102 lab was a little harder, and he would lecture for over an hour. He's a little boring and can be funny.

2.0
5.0
BIO101
Jun 17, 2011

The worst class I've EVER taken. With the constant "umm/uhh/again" repetition, it's hard to focus on what he's saying. He loves bio, which is nice, but for a basic bio class, it'd be nice if he'd stop rambling. Especially in a dynamic session. He seems like a good guy, but very hard to listen to.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Nov 6, 2011

Took online class, quizzes and exams are all online and fairly easy quizzes are about 10-15 questions exams are about 25-50 questions. pretty straight forward

1.0
5.0
BIO100
Jan 27, 2012

BIO 100- VERY HARD. NOTES ARE NOT CLEAR AT ALL. TEST ARE LONG AND DO NOT COMPARE TO THE NOTES OR THE BOOK INFORMATION. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!

5.0
4.0
BIO102
Aug 21, 2012

Thorough class. Challenging but I learned a great deal about biology.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Nov 5, 2012

Mr. Stemple rarely uses power points, but he writes everything on the board so its easier to keep up and write everything necessary down. He relates things to real life and is very thorough with his explanations. I have learned so much with him as my prof!

4.0
3.0
BIODO1B
Nov 29, 2012

Could use less tangents. However, he does teach well. As long as you write down everything he writes on the board will be fine. Offers extra credit and doesn't want the student to fail.

4.0
4.0
BIO101
Dec 11, 2012

He's a very good teacher! He shows great interest in biology and sometimes relates lessons with real life stuff. His tests are based on notes and handouts he gives you. Just study them, and you'll be fine! He gives easy extra credits that'll somewhat help your grade. And I'm glad I'm not the only who thought he was attractive!!

5.0
3.0
BIO102
Jun 24, 2013

Teacher challenged me to think not just memorize. Good comparison of material to real world. Learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Oct 10, 2013

He is a wonderful teacher. He is very kind and helpful and he actually wants his students to pass. He puts everything up on the board for you to copy down. He gives plenty of extra credit. His exams aren't difficult if you take notes and go over the chapters a little bit.

1.0
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BIO102
Nov 11, 2013

I do not recommend him at all. Gives a lot of notes which are not clear and very unorganized. His tests are very long and he gives essay questions which you have to answer everything he asked for to get credit. I'll give him credit that he is passionate about animals, but he's not very good at teaching anything.

2.0
5.0
BIO101
Dec 14, 2013

Very confusing with his flow charts, he over explains in which turns out to be very very confusing

5.0
3.0
BIO102
Grade: B+
May 19, 2014

He is a great professor who is passionate about what he teaches. He likes to challenge his students to take their learning experience seriously. I enjoyed his class a lot.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Aug 27, 2014

Excellent teacher lots of extra credit

4.0
2.0
BIO11
Dec 2, 2014

Professor Stemple is amazing! He is extremely passionate about his field and has a vast knowledge of the subject,this makes it very easy to pay attention in class. He always brings in models or diagrams to help visualize the material. As long as you study the notes and pay attention, the tests are a breeze.

4.0
3.0
BIO 100
Oct 22, 2015

He's a very caring and understanding man. I took his online Bio class and so far so good, which is not what i expected of myself as I am not scientifically inclined. Our meeting have all been virtual but he gives timely feedback through email and encourages students as they become discouraged.

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Jul 13, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Stemple 's online class was organized and clear to follow. Always provided feedback and as understanding with computer issues I was having. Learned a lot.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
NAS2
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor grades everything. For a two credit class, this was a tough class. His tests and essays dont match the textbook material

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
2.0
NAS2
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

AVOID THIS PROF! I took his NAS-2 class online as a refresher before taking human anatomy. He didn't teach anything. Assignments were very unclear, didn't provide feedback even when asked. He says he will respond to questions in 24-48 hours but didn't respond for 4 days or not at all. Didn't open assignments on time. I Didn't learn anything!

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Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
NAS2
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2020
Would take again

Super easy class. He doesn't assign anything hard and as long as you attempt to do the homework you'll understand. Quizzes and tests are easy and straightforward.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
BIO100
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

This class was required before I could take Human Anatomy and Physiology 1. I recommend taking this instructor because its a fairly easy class but make sure to do all the assignments and youll be golden!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
NAS2
Grade: A+
Oct 10, 2023
Would take again

A great professor to have for when you're going into the radiography program and have to take the prereq before getting into the Bio class. He is a fair grader, very responsive in his emails, his lecture videos are very helpful. Easy exams and quizzes!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
2.0
4.0
NAS2
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2025

He seems like a nice guy. Assignments are very hard and totally random & very unrelated to the reading that he requires. Doesn't respond to emails. Exams/ Quizzes...hopefully you're a good test-taker!

5.0
3.0
NAS2
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Stemple covered required material in a clear and logical way in this online course. He gave students opportunities to do well in the class. The course provided general information to prepare for next steps in science.

Participation matters
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

60%

Textbook Required

95%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
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A (3)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 8 reported grades
A+: 3
A: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
B+: 1
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Caring (2)
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BIO101AND102

5.0

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BIO278BIO101

5.0

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BIODO1B

4.0

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BIO11

4.0

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BIO 100

4.0

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BIOLECTURE

5.0

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4.0

BIO102L

4.0

BIO100

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BIO102

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